Weekly Column: Women of Influence
Old-Representative Kristi Noem February 26, 2016 0
Among South Dakota’s “Great Faces” are the pictures of countless women who have had a strong influence over the way we live and work. They may be our mothers, sisters or daughters. Perhaps a coworker, employer, or teacher. Maybe they’re one of South Dakota’s notable female pioneers. Perhaps she’s... Read more
Noem Statement on President Obama’s Proposal to Close Guantanamo Bay
Old-Representative Kristi Noem February 23, 2016 0
Rep. Kristi Noem today reinforced her commitment to ensuring dangerous terrorists remain outside U.S. borders and at the detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after President Obama announced a plan this morning to try to close it before the end of his term. “The President has no authority to... Read more
Noem Statement on Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Old-Representative Kristi Noem February 13, 2016 0
Representative Kristi Noem today issued the following statement after the sudden passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: “Today, we lost a great defender of our Constitution – a man whose admirable faith and unyielding candor left a lasting impact on our nation. There are never quite the... Read more
Weekly Column: Innovation over Regulation
Old-Representative Kristi Noem February 12, 2016 0
Just when many of us were starting to feel the relief of lower gas prices, President Obama put forward a plan to increase the price at the pump by about 25 cents per gallon. Obviously, he does not recognize that many people are just trying to keep their heads... Read more
With Noem Support, WOTUS Disapproval Hits President’s Desk
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 13, 2016 0
Representative Kristi Noem today joined the House in passing legislation disapproving of the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. If today’s legislation is enacted, the controversial rule expanding EPA jurisdiction to small ditches, prairie potholes and even seasonally wet areas will have no force or effect. With approval... Read more
Noem Reacts to President’s Final State of the Union Address
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 12, 2016 0
Representative Kristi Noem today issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s final State of the Union address: “The picture President Obama tried to paint tonight is a starkly different image than what most people see in their own backyard. We live in a world where wages are... Read more
Weekly Column: A Five-Year Fight
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 8, 2016 0
For five years, I have fought for the day that we could put a bill on the President’s desk that would repeal Obamacare. January 7, 2016, turned out to be that day. From my first day on the job to now, I have spoken to thousands of South Dakotans... Read more
Obamacare Repeals Reach President’s Desk
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 6, 2016 0
Representative Kristi Noem today joined the House in passing legislation to repeal the majority of President Obama’s health care law. The bill will now head to the White House for the President’s signature or veto. While the President is expected to veto the legislation, this represents the first time... Read more